Georgia Homelessness Statistics

As of January 2020, Georgia had an estimated 10234 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Of that Total, 864 were family households, 764 were Veterans, 504 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 1374 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

Public school data reported to the U.S. Department of Education during the 2018-2019 school year shows that an estimated 38891 public school students experienced homelessness over the course of the year. Of that total, 642 students were unsheltered, 2675 were in shelters, 7632 were inhotels/motels, and 27942 were doubled up.

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Homelessness Statistics for Georgia

  • Total Homeless Population

    10234

  • Total Family Households Experiencing Homelessness

    864

  • Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

    764

  • Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness

    1374

  • Unaccompanied Young Adults (Aged 18-24) Experiencing Homelessness

    504

  • Total Number of Homeless Students

    38891

  • Total Number of Unaccompanied Homeless Students

    2536

  • Nighttime Residence: Unsheltered

    642

  • Nighttime Residence: Shelters

    2675

  • Nighttime Residence: Hotels/motels

    7632

  • Nighttime Residence: Doubled up

    27942

Contact Info on Homelessness for Georgia

USICH Contact - Regional Coordinator

Joe Savage

(202) 494-1219

State Interagency Council

Ronald Pounds

(404) 327-6864

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State Homeless Education Coordinator
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